Bunnings shoppers score free hidden gift cards in stores

Bunnings shoppers all over Australia have revealed how they scored free gift cards and gifts at their local stores, just by doing one thing.

Customers have flooded social media with posts revealing how they picked up the surprise gift cards after finding a “golden” bone amongst the shelves.

The tokens were hidden by Bunnings store staff in the aisles of selected stores over the past weekend to celebrate the launch of the retail giant’s new pet range.

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A card attached to the token reads: “You found the Golden Bone! Take me to the Service Desk to claim your free prize.”

Two customers said they were stunned to find the freebies.

“Went to check out the new pet range at Bunnings today, spotted this ‘Golden Bone’, had no idea what it was but picked it up and read the tag,” said one customer on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook page.

A Bunnings customer shows the free gift card she picked up at her local store. Credit: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

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“Took to the service desk and got given a £10 gift card, and a Freddo! Not a bad score!

“Unsure if this is just my local Bunnings doing this, or others – but worth keeping your eye out for this or something similar at yours!”

Another lucky customer wrote: “Thanks for the Bunnings tip!

Took my boy to check out the new pet range and he scored a £20 gift card and ball.”

Said a third: “Some stores have a Golden Hammer and or Golden Gnome as well.”

A Bunnings shopper found this ‘Golden Bone’ hidden at her local store. Credit: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

Scores of others Bunnings shoppers say they picked up other freebies – including hi-vis dog bandannas! – at their local store to celebrate the pet care range.

“We got a gift bag too! Had a foldable bowl for a small dog in it and a large bandanna, both Bunnings branded,” he said.

Added another: “My son called in to Bunnings and got two bandannas, two collapsible water bowls and a little bag that had a few treats, a squeaky toy and two vouchers for free coffee.”

Wrote a third: “We scored the bandannas and portable bowls.”

Said one more: “We got the cutest hi-vis bandanna!”

The Bunnings customer picked up these items after taking the ‘Golden Bone’ to the service desk. Credit: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

Others spoke of the kind initiatives that their local stores had carried out as part of the launch.

“Ours invited our rescue charity in a donated a heap of collars and leads,” said one.

Another wrote: “At my local Bunnings this morning they had our local animal shelter there with some puppies waiting for adoption, it was fantastic puppies found their new families.”

Many said the promotion would see hundreds head into Bunnings to check out the new range.

“Off I go with my four dogs,” said one.

Another Bunnings fan shows off the hi-vis dog bandanna they picked up for free! Credit: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

Said another: “Interesting, I’m actually off to Bunnings today.”

Wrote a third: “Yeah, now watch everyone run to Bunnings to try and find one.”

Added one more: “So cute! I had a look at the pet range at Rocklea Bunnings was very impressed by the range they had.”

‘Best experience’

Bunnings General Manager – Operations Matt Tyler has told 7NEWS.com.au that stores are always looking for new ways to deliver a positive experience for customers.

“To celebrate the launch of our new pets range, our store teams hosted a variety of pet-themed activities over the weekend including colouring-in competitions, kids DIY workshops, surprise giveaways (like find the golden bone) and invited local animal charity groups in-store to spread awareness and fundraise,” he said.

“Our team are always looking for ways to deliver the best experience for our customers and we regularly host a variety of free DIY workshops, kids activities and in-store events that are organised and run locally by each store team.”

7NEWS.com.au understands that each Bunnings store has autonomy to deliver free activities, surprise giveaways and games to deliver best experience to their customers.

Bunnings regularly hosts a variety of free DIY workshops, kids activities and in-store events.

Some upcoming events include:

  • Thursday, March 30: Bunnings Easter Bunny Hop family event with entertainment, kids DIY and more
  • Saturday, April 15: Kids DIY workshop – make and decorate a dog coaster holder

Free kids DIY workshops also run every Saturday and Sunday (and additionally on Tuesdays and Thursdays during School Holidays) – customers are encouraged to contact their local store for more details.

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